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Team India emerged victorious against Ireland in the 2nd T20I and secure a 2-0 lꦗead in the three-match series. With the triumph, the visitors also clinched ꦦthe series.
Put in to bat, India showcased their batting prowess, accumulating a total of 185/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s solid knock of 58 runs off 43 deliveries laid the foundation, supported by contributions from Sanju Samson (40 off 26), Rinku Singh (38 off 21), and Shivam Dube (22 off☂ 16). The Indian batters displayed a mix of boundaries and well-timed sixes to build a competitive total.
For the Irish side, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, and Craig Young claimed crucial wickets, each taking one scalp, while Josh Little managed to keep a lid on the run rate despite not taking any wickets. In pursuit of the challenging target, Ireland’s innings got off to a rocky start with early dismissals of Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker.
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However, skipper Andy Balbirnie rose to the occasion with an impressive 72 runs off 51 balls, including 5 fours and 4 sixes. Curtis Campher‘s 18-ball 18 and Mark Adair’s late flourish of 23 off 15 balls kept Ireland’s hopes alive.
Jasprit Bumrah’s sizzling bowling seal the deal for India
The Indian bowlers displayed exceptional skills to defend their total. Captain Jasprit Bumrah‘s clinical performance earned him 2 wickets for just 15 runs in his 4 overs. Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi also claimed 2 wickets each, while Arshdeep Singh chipped in with a wicket. The bowlers managed to keep a tight🔴 leash on the Irish batting lineup.
Ireland’s efforts fell short as they managed to reach 152/8 in their 20 overs, falling 33 runs short of India’s total. India’s disciplined bowling attack and excellent fielding played a pivotal role in securing their victory. Rinku was named Player of the Match for his explosive bating.
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With this win, India took a commanding 2-0 lead in the T20I series. In the previous match, India had won by a narrow margin of 2 runs thrཧough the DLS method. The next match of the series is scheduled💎 for Wednesday, August 23, at The Village, Malahide.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
India gain an unassailable series lead with a wi🧜n in the second T20I 👌🐼 | 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)
Gave just 1 run in the 19th over in the first game.
Bowled a wicket maiden 20th over today! He's too good 👏🏽— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
A win by 33 runs in the 2nd T20I in Du𓃲blin 👏 go 2⃣-0⃣ up in the series!
Scorecard ▶️ |
— BCCI (@BCCI)
It's all finished here at Malahide as India win by 33 runs 🏏 🏏☘
— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland)
Vice Captained the ship with an anchor of an inning! 💥⚓ 🇮🇳
📸: Getty— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
There is no replacement for Jasprit Bumrah – him being fully fit and delivering a class spell is great news for team India!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Arshdeep Singh becomes the fastest Indian pacer to 50 T20🐬I wickets.
Fastest by matches
33 – Arshdeep Singh
41 – Jasprit Bumrah
50 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar
66 – Hardik Pandya— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
Rinku Singh ™️ Finishes – Now in Blue! 🇮🇳
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
Most 6s for India in T20I Debut innings
4 – Ishan Kishan vs ENG
3 – Murali Vijay vs AFG
3 – Rahul Dravid vs ENG
3 – Suryakumar v ENG
3 – Tilak Varma v WI
3 – Rinku Singh vs IRE* |— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba)
🇮🇳 go 2-0 🆙 💪
Brilꦺliant captaincy from Bumrah & a clinical performance from 👏
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)